Three New Navy Ships

SUBMAN1 · 01-09-09, 08:48 PM

1. USS RONALD
REAGAN

Seeing it next to the Arizona Memorial really puts its size into perspective... ENORMOUS!

When the Bridge pipes 'Man the Rail' there is a lot of rail to man on this monster: shoulder to shoulder, around 4.5 acres. Her displacement is about 100,000 tons with full complement.

Capability

Top speed exceeds 30 knots, powered by two nuclear reactors that can operate for more than 20 years without refueling

1. Expected to operate in the fleet for about 50 years

2. Carries over 80 combat aircraft

3. Three arresting cables can stop a 28-ton aircraft going 150 miles per hour in less than 400 feet

Size

1. Towers 20 stories above the waterline

2. 1092 feet long; nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall

3. Flight deck covers 4.5 acres

4. 4 bronze propellers, each 21 feet across, weighing 66,200 pounds

5. 2 rudders, each 29 by 22 feet and weighing 50 tons

6. 4 high speed aircraft elevators, each over 4,000 square feet

Capacity

1. Home to about 6,000 Navy personnel

2. Carries enough food and supplies to operate for 90 days

3. 18,150 meals served daily

4. Distillation plants provide 400,000 gallons of fresh water from sea water daily, enough for 2,000 homes

5. Nearly 30,000 light fixtures and 1,325 miles of cable and wiring 1,400 telephones

6. 14,000 pillowcases and 28,000 sheets

7. Costs the Navy approximately $250,000 per day for pier side operation

8. Costs the Navy approximately $25 million per day for underway operations (Sailor's salaries included).

2. USS BILL
CLINTON

The USS William Jefferson Clinton (CVS1) set sail today from its home port of Vancouver, BC.

The ship is the first of its kind in the Navy and is a standing legacy to President Bill Clinton 'for his foresight in military budget cuts' and his conduct while holding the (formerly dignified) office of President.

The ship is constructed nearly entirely from recycled aluminum and is completely solar powered with a top speed of 5 knots.
It boasts an arsenal comprised of one (unarmed) F14 Tomcat or one (unarmed) F18 Hornet aircraft which, although they cannot be launched on the 100 foot flight deck, form a very menacing presence.

As a standing order there are no firearms allowed on board.

This crew, like the crew aboard the USS Jimmy Carter, is specially trained to avoid conflicts and appease any and all enemies of the United States at all costs.

An onboard Type One DNC Universal Translator can send out messages of apology in any language to anyone who may find America offensive. The number of apologies are limitless and though some may seem hollow and disingenuous, the Navy advises all apologies will sound very sincere.

In times of conflict, the USS Clinton has orders to seek refuge in Canada .

3. USS BARACK
OBAMA

Pure and simple, we're up that well known creek without a paddle.

SUBMAN1 · 01-09-09, 09:04 PM

As I said, some people need to lighten up over here. It's supposed to be funny, even if there is some truth to the Clinton one!

If I were as serious as you, I probably would have committed suicide by now. Shesshh!

-S

Torplexed · 01-09-09, 09:10 PM

Where's dah Jimmy?

As specified by Jimmy Carter and his daughter Amy the Jimmy Carter carries no tactical nuclear weapons. The missile system carried is the new Paci-Fist missile guaranteed to pack a punch to those with peanut allergies resulting in possibly wiping one percent of enemy combatants with anaphylaxis. The peace-not-warhead delivers delivers weapons grade peanut butter (P-232).

Task Force · 01-09-09, 10:15 PM

Wow, the us navy sure is moving on up in the world. lol :rotfl:

A Very Super Market · 01-10-09, 12:03 AM

I find it insulting you can't have the decency to dump the Bill Clinton in Seattle or something.

SUBMAN1 · 01-10-09, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by A Very Super Market

I find it insulting you can't have the decency to dump the Bill Clinton in Seattle or something.

It should be in Seattle!

Most people don't know though that if you get any distance from Seattle, the population quickly swings right.

-S

nikimcbee · 01-10-09, 03:43 AM

It will be funny when the navy gets around to naming a ship after him. Maybe the loveboat.

nikimcbee · 01-10-09, 03:49 AM

Meanwhile on the USS Jefferson Clinton:

Jimbuna · 01-10-09, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Meanwhile on the USS Jefferson Clinton:

Last rehearsed on the USS Texas at the 2008 SS Meet

Oberon · 01-10-09, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Meanwhile on the USS Jefferson Clinton:

Sure it isn't:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wFEB4Oxlo

?

EDIT: Doh! You made that joke already XD

AntEater · 01-10-09, 11:48 AM

The original post is one of the most infantile pieces of political slander I've ever seen.
:rotfl:

U-104 · 01-11-09, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Three New Navy Ships

LOL:rotfl::rotfl:

bookworm_020 · 01-11-09, 04:01 AM

Any sign of the U.S.S. Monica Lewinski?

UnderseaLcpl · 01-11-09, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntEater

The original post is one of the most infantile pieces of political slander I've ever seen.
:rotfl:

Oh, it's just a little graphical hyperbole. I thought it was funny.

It'd be a lot funnier if the Navy would remember to fund the Marine Corps before they buy all their ships, though. When I do "order arms" or "inspection arms" with my M16A2, the handguards sometimes fall off.

FIREWALL · 01-11-09, 04:48 AM

I thought the JIMMY CARTER was made out of BILLY BEER cans.

01-09-09, 08:48 PM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Three New Navy Ships 1. USS RONALD REAGAN Seeing it next to the Arizona Memorial really puts its size into perspective... ENORMOUS! When the Bridge pipes 'Man the Rail' there is a lot of rail to man on this monster: shoulder to shoulder, around 4.5 acres. Her displacement is about 100,000 tons with full complement. Capability Top speed exceeds 30 knots, powered by two nuclear reactors that can operate for more than 20 years without refueling 1. Expected to operate in the fleet for about 50 years 2. Carries over 80 combat aircraft 3. Three arresting cables can stop a 28-ton aircraft going 150 miles per hour in less than 400 feet Size 1. Towers 20 stories above the waterline 2. 1092 feet long; nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall 3. Flight deck covers 4.5 acres 4. 4 bronze propellers, each 21 feet across, weighing 66,200 pounds 5. 2 rudders, each 29 by 22 feet and weighing 50 tons 6. 4 high speed aircraft elevators, each over 4,000 square feet Capacity 1. Home to about 6,000 Navy personnel 2. Carries enough food and supplies to operate for 90 days 3. 18,150 meals served daily 4. Distillation plants provide 400,000 gallons of fresh water from sea water daily, enough for 2,000 homes 5. Nearly 30,000 light fixtures and 1,325 miles of cable and wiring 1,400 telephones 6. 14,000 pillowcases and 28,000 sheets 7. Costs the Navy approximately $250,000 per day for pier side operation 8. Costs the Navy approximately $25 million per day for underway operations (Sailor's salaries included). 2. USS BILL CLINTON The USS William Jefferson Clinton (CVS1) set sail today from its home port of Vancouver, BC. The ship is the first of its kind in the Navy and is a standing legacy to President Bill Clinton 'for his foresight in military budget cuts' and his conduct while holding the (formerly dignified) office of President. The ship is constructed nearly entirely from recycled aluminum and is completely solar powered with a top speed of 5 knots. It boasts an arsenal comprised of one (unarmed) F14 Tomcat or one (unarmed) F18 Hornet aircraft which, although they cannot be launched on the 100 foot flight deck, form a very menacing presence. As a standing order there are no firearms allowed on board. This crew, like the crew aboard the USS Jimmy Carter, is specially trained to avoid conflicts and appease any and all enemies of the United States at all costs. An onboard Type One DNC Universal Translator can send out messages of apology in any language to anyone who may find America offensive. The number of apologies are limitless and though some may seem hollow and disingenuous, the Navy advises all apologies will sound very sincere. In times of conflict, the USS Clinton has orders to seek refuge in Canada . 3. USS BARACK OBAMA Pure and simple, we're up that well known creek without a paddle. __________________ Last edited by Onkel Neal; 01-09-09 at 09:04 PM. Reason: fixed the massive fonts

01-09-09, 09:04 PM	#2
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As I said, some people need to lighten up over here. It's supposed to be funny, even if there is some truth to the Clinton one! If I were as serious as you, I probably would have committed suicide by now. Shesshh! -S __________________

01-09-09, 09:10 PM	#3
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Where's dah Jimmy? As specified by Jimmy Carter and his daughter Amy the Jimmy Carter carries no tactical nuclear weapons. The missile system carried is the new Paci-Fist missile guaranteed to pack a punch to those with peanut allergies resulting in possibly wiping one percent of enemy combatants with anaphylaxis. The peace-not-warhead delivers delivers weapons grade peanut butter (P-232). __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

01-09-09, 10:15 PM	#4
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Wow, the us navy sure is moving on up in the world. lol :rotfl: __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

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A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I find it insulting you can't have the decency to dump the Bill Clinton in Seattle or something. __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

01-10-09, 03:43 AM	#7
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It will be funny when the navy gets around to naming a ship after him. Maybe the loveboat. __________________

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,925 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Meanwhile on the USS Jefferson Clinton: __________________

01-10-09, 11:48 AM	#11
AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The original post is one of the most infantile pieces of political slander I've ever seen. :rotfl: __________________

01-11-09, 04:01 AM	#13
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Any sign of the U.S.S. Monica Lewinski? __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I thought the JIMMY CARTER was made out of BILLY BEER cans. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???